Unmasking the Shadows
Gender-based violence is a pervasive global concern that knows no bounds, transcending age, race, and nationality. Recent years have illuminated the plight of asylum seekers, a particularly vulnerable group facing many adversities, including the harrowing spectre of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)....
Recycling in Cyprus: impressions v. reality
I came here in Nicosia two months ago for my ESC project. Being a volunteer for an environmental organization back in Italy, I have immediately noticed some unpleasant differences regarding waste pollution. For instance, in the neighborhood I am living there is...
NORTHERN CYPRUS: A TRIP BACK TO THE PRE-INTERNET ERA
Been born in 2000 I don’t recall much of what it was like not to have everything you might need to know in the palm of your hand: I received my first smartphone already in middle school, so not be able to...
The Nicosia Pride
On the 27th of May, the Nicosia Pride took place. It was organised by the NGO Accept - LGBTI Cyprus. With some friends, we decided to go. The venue was the Municipal Garden of Nicosia and the slogan of the parade was...
A trip to Akamas and Paphos
During the Catholic Easter, I decided to go on a short trip with some friends. We decided to rent a car to reach some places that it would have been impossible to visit otherwise. Our trip started in Akamas, the peninsula in...
Lunch in Dipkarpaz
Dipkarpaz is a small town located at the northeastern tip of the island of Cyprus. The town, which is also known as Rizokarpaso, is part of the Karpas Peninsula, a beautiful area that is home to some of the most unspoiled natural...
Driving on the left
Cyprus is an island nation located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. One of the interesting things about Cyprus is that, despite being part of the European Union, it is one of the few countries in Europe where traffic drives on the left-hand...
Carnival in Cyprus
Since the beginning of the new year, people started talking about carnival in Cyprus. Locals organize big celebrations for this festivity and even people from abroad fly to Limassol – the center of the event - to enjoy the party atmosphere.
Typical Cypriot food – a vegetarian guide
When talking about typical Cypriot food, meat seems always included in the main dishes. Many Cypriot people are surprised when they meet vegetarians as they can’t imagine a diet without pork, chicken, lamb and so on. Sometimes they sound sorry for me...
Cypriot Red Potatoes: a tasty fun fact!
One of the things I enjoy the most living abroad is the number of random facts about other countries you can constantly and easily learn. A fun example: during a simple lunch break at work, I discovered the fascinating and peculiar history...